Yes, because it's Hebrew letters with NO symbols and vowels.
1) It is insufferably boring.
The entire Torah.
They have to learn Hebrew.
The Torah.
Torah and Haftorah
The rabbi or cantor
Artifacts, includeing the Torah
The word 'Torah' means 'teachings'. It tells us that the Torah contains the teachings through which Jews can learn to live righteously.
Preferably he should learn as much Torah as possible. Specifically, he should learn whatever Torah-portion he'll be reading.
Why is it difficult for astronomors to learn about mercury
It is the word of God which we are commanded to learn and observe.
They met to pray, read the Torah, and learn Torah. Not just to "talk."The reason they did this (and still do) is because many people work during the week and don't have much time to learn Torah, except on the Sabbath.